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Social Contract
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The Declaration of the Rights of Woman was written by:
Olympe De Gouges
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In article 1, what can social distinctions only be based on?
common utility
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What is the powerful empire of nature no longer surrounded by?
Prejudice, fanaticism, Superstition and lies
100
What are the conditions mentioned in the social contract between a man and a woman?
Intend and wish to make our wealth communal, meanwhile reserving to ourselves the right to divide it in favor of our children, and those whom we may have a inclination, mutually recognizing our property belongs directly to our children.
200
What year was the Declaration of the Rights of Woman written?
1791
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What are the natural and imprescriptible rights of woman and man?
Liberty, Property, Security and resistance to oppression
200
What does De Gouges want women to say they have in common when French Legislators ask?
Everything!
200
What does the contract say will happen if one partner dies without having children with their money?
The survivor will inherit by right, unless the dying person has agreed to give half the property to someone they felt was deserving.
300
What was the problem that led Olympe De Gouges to write the declaration?
The Declaration of rights and citizen is not being applied to women
300
What is the only limit on the exercise of the natural rights of women? (4)
Perpetual male tyranny
300
"Regardless of what barriers confront you, it is in your power to ___________"
Free yourselves, only if you want to
300
What does De Gouges propose in order to help widows and young girls who got burnt by false promises?
A law to force an inconsistent man to hold his obligations or at least an indemnity equal to his wealth
400
What was De Gouges charged with?
Treason
400
What right only applies to women if they are granted an equal share (14)
The right to verify the necessity of public contribution
400
What do ancient and inhuman laws refuse for an unmarried woman to give her children?
The name and wealth of their father.
400
What does De Gouges propose will first happen with the link of fraternal union?
Disorder, but then it will produce a perfect harmony
500
What year was De Gouges executed?
1793
500
What makes a constitution "null" (16)
If the majority of individuals comprising the nation have not cooperated in drafting it
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What does De Gouges say we should do while we wait for men to attain glory for dealing with the matter of inequality?
National education, restoration of morals, and conjugal conventions
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What is the foolproof way to elevate the soul of women?
To join them to all the activities of man
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